George Rofaiel,
MD, FACS
Languages Spoken: English
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Transplantation and Advanced Hepatobiliary Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.7/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.7/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.6/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.4/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.7/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
August 25, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I appreciate all the amazing staff and the expertise of those who treated me, especially Dr. Rofaiel.
UofU Patient
August 23, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Rofaiel was extremely professional. he explained things to me in terms I could understand.
UofU Patient
May 04, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
very good experience
UofU Patient
February 24, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
surgeon came in , was very rude. did not ask any questions, just gave orders like I was a child. because of this, I am considering seeking health care elsewhere.
UofU Patient
February 16, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I consistently had all my questions answered. It was very helpful to talk to Dr Rofaiel
UofU Patient
January 07, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I would like to had a more detailed discussion regarding all anticipated aspects of the pending surgical procedure. No issues. Just would like to have had a better understanding of what the surgery would entail.
UofU Patient
December 16, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
good
UofU Patient
November 25, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Highly recommend Dr. Rofiael.
UofU Patient
November 22, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
so happy Dr. Rofiel came to the University if Utah. a year ago when I needed help with the blocked ureter there was no one to do what he did for me. so happy I could do it here instead of Johns Hopkins.
UofU Patient
October 05, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I feel very good about my experience
UofU Patient
August 31, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I appreciate the frankness and patience of all whom I interfaced with. I always knew what was coming next and why.
UofU Patient
June 28, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
ALL GOOD
UofU Patient
February 18, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I never met the doctor before my surgery, he came to my room for a couple minutes the day after. During the follow up, was pretty much the first time I talked to him.
UofU Patient
September 29, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Excellent liver clinic and SSTU staff
UofU Patient
September 21, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I would recommend this clinic and hospital to any and everyone for all and any needs
UofU Patient
August 18, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
the liver transplant team is by far one of the best!
UofU Patient
August 05, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I felt the decisions were mine to make. I was completely informed, questions answered. I never felt demeaned, I was important to them, my concerns were important.
UofU Patient
June 09, 2018
everything you need to do after appointment was told very clearly
UofU Patient
April 25, 2018
very good
UofU Patient
April 05, 2018
No possible way this provider could improve the level of care and concern for me. A more pleasant experience I can not imagine.
UofU Patient
February 16, 2018
I was thoroughly satisfied with my care
Academic Locations
School of Medicine
801-585-2816
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Transplantation and Advanced Hepatobiliary Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates |
Research Interests
- Transplant Outcomes
- Technical Aspects of Organ Transplantation
- Role of Minimally Invasive Techniques in Organ Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery
Education History
| Fellowship | University of Washington Medical Center Adult and Pediatric Multiorgan Transplantation Fellow |
| Chief Resident | Cleveland Clinic General Surgery Chief Resident |
| Residency | Cleveland Clinic General Surgery Resident |
| Internship | Cleveland Clinic General Surgery Intern |
| Research Fellow | Duke University Medical Center Research Fellow |
| Professional Medical | Cairo University Medicine/Surgery M.B.B.Ch. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Gilbert Pan, Jeffrey Campsen, Robin D Kim George Rofaiel (2020). Efficacy and utility of robotic single-access bilateral nephrectomy (r-SABN) in end-stage renal disease patients. Journal of Robotic Surgery.
- Allam SR, Madhrira MM, Memon IA, Tessier J, Johnson JA, Dao A, Rofaiel G (2020). Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome After Kidney Transplantation: Lessons Learned From the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. A Case Series With Literature Review. Transplantation Proceedings, 52(1), 146-152.
- Allam S, Madhrira M, Memon I, Tessier J, Johnson J, Dao A, Rofaiel G (2020). Invasive Mucormycosis in a Renal Transplant Recipient. kidney international, 97(1), P216.
- Allam SR, Iyamu I, Pan G, Martinez E, Sankarapandian B, Fayek S, Rofaiel G (2019). Management of Bilateral Ureteral Obstruction After Transplantation of Pediatric En Bloc Kidneys, a Case Report and Review of Available Literature. Transplant Direct, 5(7), e466.
- Rofaiel G, Martinez E, Pan G, Sossenheimer M, OHara R, Gallegos J, Box T, Pham T, Campsen J, Goodale M, Kim R (2019). Creation of a Robotically Assisted Terminal Jejunogastrostomy is Safe and Effective in Regaining Antegrade Enteral Bile Duct Access After Live Donor Liver Transplant with Roux Limb. liver transplantation.
- Campsen J, Call T, Allen CM, Presson AP, Martinez E, Rofaiel G, Kim RD (2019). Prospective, double-blind, randomized clinical trial comparing an ERAS pathway with ketorolac and pregabalin versus standard of care plus placebo during live donor nephrectomy for kidney transplant. Am J Transplant, 19(6), 1777-1781.
- Fayek SA, Ali MS, Hasham L, Herbert M, Allam SR, Rofaiel G (2018). Expanding the Envelope: Favorable Outcomes Utilizing Kidneys From Small Pediatric Donors (≤ 15 kg). Transplant Proc, 50(10), 3204-3210.
- Nikaein A, Lerman M, Rofaiel G, Allam SR (9/17/18). Single center observation of the role of pre-existing HLA-DP antibodies in humoral rejection following renal transplantation. Transpl Immunol.
- Rofaiel G, Allam S, Ali M, Martinez E, Brower C, Fayek S (7/30/2018). Successful Transplantation of Pediatric Kidneys Despite Vascular Injuries. Cureus.
- Allam SR, Sankarapandian B, Memon IA, Nef PC, Livingston TS, Rofaiel G (2015). Biopsy Induced Arteriovenous Fistula and Venous Stenosis in a Renal Transplant. Case Rep Nephrol, 2015, 313610.
- Rofaiel G (1/1/2011). Biomarkers as Diagnostic and Prognostic Tools in Organ Transplantation. Immunology Reports and Reviews.
- Aucejo F, Rofaiel G, Miller C (11/7/2005). Who is at risk for post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD) after liver transplantation? J Hepatol.
- Nikaein A, Lerman M, Rofaiel G, Dickerman R, Allam S (In Press). Pre-existing HLA-DP antibodies may be detrimental to renal transplant outcome. Transpl Immunol.
- Fayek S, Allam S, Sankarapandian B, Memon I, Nef P, Livingston T, Rofaiel G (In Press). Expanding The Envelop: Favorable Outcomes Utilizing Kidneys From Small Pediatric Donors (≤2 years). Transplant Proc.
- Rofaiel G, Allam S, Ali M, Martinez E, Brower C, Fayek S (In Press). Successful Transplantation of Pediatric Kidneys Despite Vascular Injuries. Cureus.
Review
Conference Proceedings
- Rofaiel G (2011). Biomarkers as Diagnostic and Prognostic Tools in Organ Transplantation. World Transplant Congress, The Immunology Report 2011.
- Rofaiel G (In Press). Successful Transplantation of Pediatric En Bloc Kidneys with Vascular Injuries. 27th International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Madrid Spain.
Case Report
- Rofaiel G, Allam SR, Ali M, Martinez E, Brower CT, Fayek SA (2018). Successful Transplantation of Pediatric Kidneys Despite Vascular Injuries. Cureus, 10(7), e3073.
- Rofaiel G, Allam S, Ali M, Martinez E, Brower C, Fayek S (7/30/2018). Successful Transplantation of Pediatric Kidneys Despite Vascular Injuries. Cureus.
Abstract
- Rofaiel G, Martinez E, Campse J, Sossenheimer M, Adler D, Gallegos J, Box T, Pham T, OHara R, Hardman R, Kim R (2019). Regaining Endoscopic Access to Roux-En-Y Hepaticojejunostomy after Right Lobe Live Liver Transplant using Robotically Created Jejunogastrostomy [Abstract].
- Rofaiel G, Fayek S (01/01/2018). Bovine Carotid Artery to The Rescue, A Method to Repair Iliac Artery Dissection During a Kidney Transplant [Abstract]. ASTS Winter Symposium 2018-Am J Transplant.
- Fayek S, Rofaiel G (2017). Utilization of Small Pediatric En-bloc Kidney Grafts Allows for Significantly Short Waiting Time and Favorable Outcomes [Abstract]. American Journal of Transplantation.
- Rofaiel G, Rayhill S, Halldorson J, Dick A, Reyes J, Perkins J (2012). HTK and UW are more Cost-Effective than LR for Preservation of Live Donor Kidney Transplants [Abstract]. American Journal of Transplantation.
- Rofaiel G, Reyes J, Rayhill S (2012). Stapled human venous anastomoses may be feasible in Liver Transplantation - a proof of concept study [Abstract]. American Journal of Transplantation.
- Rofaiel G, Langnas A (2012). Outcome of Adult Liver Transplant Patients with Preexisting Portal Vein Thrombosis, a Single Institution Experience [Abstract]. American Journal of Transplantation.
- Rofaiel G, Giangiacomo D, Domen J, Gandy Kl (2003). Syngeneic reconstitution rescues mice that develop severe GVHD after allogeneic reconstitution [Abstract]. Journal of Surgical Research, 114(2), 306.
- Gandy Kl, Giangiacomo D, Rofaiel G, Domen J (2003). The human CD8 alpha transgene does not restore facilitative potential to non-facilitating CD4+ and B220+ cells [Abstract]. American Journal of Transplantation.
Other
- Aucejo F, Rofaiel G, Miller C, Winans C, Fung J (2005). Post-transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders – Defining the High-risk Liver Transplant Recipients. Transplant Center, Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Global Surgery-Future Directions.
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Rofaiel G (5/25/2018). Robotic-assisted Liver Surgery Could Drastically Reduce Your Recovery Time [Web]. Salt Lake City: The Scope University of Utah. Available: https://healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/shows.php?shows=0_utjmz59y.
- Rofaiel G, Fayek S (5/1/2018). Successful Transplantation of Pediatric En Bloc Kidneys with Vascular Inguries [Web]. The Transplantation Society.
- Fayek S, Rofaeil G (1/1/2018). Robotic Assisted Uretal Re-Implantation Post-Kidney Transplant [Video]. Winter Symposium.
- Rofaiel G (9/14/2017). Selena Gomez Undergoes Kidney Transplant- A pop star with North Texas ties is bringing attention to a disease that's rarely in the spotlight. [Web]. North Texas: MSNBC5.
- Rofaiel G (3/29/2017). Family Who Donated Teen Daughter’s Organs to Speak at April 6 Donate Life Month Event- Event aims to encourage organ donor registration [Web]. Medical City News Room.
- Rofaiel G (2/13/2017). Two DFW Hospitals Make Best Organ Transplant Outcome List [Web]. D Healthcare Magazine.
- Rofaiel G (2/10/2017). Robotic kidney transplant: Hospital uses new technology for surgery [Web]. Fort Worth Business Press.
- Rofaiel G (7/26/2016). Plaza Medical’s transplant success helps bring state meeting to Fort Worth. [Web]. Fort Worth Business Press.
- Rofaiel G (01/01/2016). Arlington Police Officer Donated Kidney to Complete Stranger Donation Called “Height of Grace,” Starts Good Samaritan Kidney Swap Chain At Plaza Medical Center in Fort Worth [Web]. MSNBC Channel5.
- Rofaiel G (10/1/2015). Southlake Woman is Recipient of Plaza Medical Center’s 100th Kidney Transplant [Web]. Medical City Newsroom.
- Rofaiel G (9/1/2015). Veteran’s Day Has Special Meaning for Kidney Transplant Recipient [Web]. Medical City Newsroom.
- Rofaiel G (9/1/2015). The Great Kidney Swap [Web]. DFWHC Interlocutor.
- Rofaiel G (6/1/2015). Transplantation: Giving a chance at new life [Web]. Fort Worth Business Press.
- Rofaiel G (01/01/2015). Kidney donation chain saves Fort Worth man's life [Web]. ABC News (WFAA8).
Global Impact
Education History
| Professional Medical | Cairo University Medicine/Surgery M.B.B.Ch. |